---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 299.613"
title: "49"
number: "299.613"
heading: "Verification of compliance."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/299.613"
---

# §299.613. Verification of compliance.

- (a) The railroad shall prepare a report detailing the results of functional and performance qualification tests, pre-revenue service system integration testing, and vehicle/track system qualification tests required under §§ [299.605](/cfr/49/299.605.md), [299.607](/cfr/49/299.607.md), and [299.609](/cfr/49/299.609.md) respectively. The report shall identify any problems encountered during testing, and alternative actions necessary to correct defects in workmanship, materials, equipment, design, or operating parameters.
- (b) The railroad shall implement all actions necessary to correct defects, as identified by the report.
- (c) The railroad shall submit the report(s) required by [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section to FRA prior to commencing simulated revenue operations and at least 60 days prior to the intended start of full revenue service per [§ 299.609(f)](/cfr/49/299.609.md?p=f).
- (d)
  - (1) Prior to implementing a major upgrade to any safety-critical system component or sub-system, or prior to introducing any new safety-critical technology, the railroad shall submit for FRA approval the detailed test procedures and/or analysis in accordance with [§ 299.603(d)](/cfr/49/299.603.md?p=d).
  - (2) The railroad shall prepare a report detailing the results of functional and performance qualification tests, pre-revenue service system integration testing, and vehicle/track system qualification tests required under §§ [299.605](/cfr/49/299.605.md), [299.607](/cfr/49/299.607.md), and [299.609](/cfr/49/299.609.md) respectively pertaining to a major upgrade to any safety-critical system component or sub-system, or introduction of any new safety-critical technology. The report shall identify any problems encountered during testing, and alternative actions necessary to correct defects in workmanship, materials, equipment, design, or operating parameters.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20302-20303, 20306, 20701-20702, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461, note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 85 FR 69731, Nov. 3, 2020, unless otherwise noted.